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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47,463.65, 71,206.28 and 25,265.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47,463.65, 71,206.28 and 25,265.33 is: 37,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47,463.65 : 71,206.28 = 25,265.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47,463.65/71,206.28 = 25,265.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47,463.65x = 71,206.28 × 25,265.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47,463.65x = 1,799,049,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,049,679.91/47,463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,903.74

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